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Binance Faces Lawsuit from CFTC Over Alleged Evasion of US Regulations and Unregistered Crypto Derivatives
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao, for allegedly offering unregistered crypto derivatives products in the US and knowingly violating federal law. 
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao, for allegedly offering unregistered crypto derivatives products in the US and knowingly violating federal law. -
Grand Jury Reconvenes Amid Ex-President Trump's Accusations Against DA
The New York City grand jury, which has been examining evidence and hearing testimonies for nearly two months concerning a hush money payment involving former President Donald Trump, is scheduled to continue its work on Monday. 
The New York City grand jury, which has been examining evidence and hearing testimonies for nearly two months concerning a hush money payment involving former President Donald Trump, is scheduled to continue its work on Monday. -
Unprecedented Strikes Paralyze Israel as Citizens Protest Judicial Reforms
Israel plunged into an unprecedented crisis on Monday when the nation's largest trade union, Histadrut, declared a "historic" strike to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial revamp. The strike halted transportation, closed universities, restaurants, retailers, and even embassies, including those in Washington DC, London, and Paris. 
Israel plunged into an unprecedented crisis on Monday when the nation's largest trade union, Histadrut, declared a "historic" strike to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed judicial revamp. The strike halted transportation, closed universities, restaurants, retailers, and even embassies, including those in Washington DC, London, and Paris. -
Orlando Bloom Praises Ukraine's Resilience, Urges Zelensky to 'Go Win' War During Visit
Over the weekend, actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom made a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss the plight of displaced children in the war-torn country. The British movie star toured war-ravaged areas, including Irpin, Demydiv, and Kyiv, before meeting with the president at the Presidential Palace. 
Over the weekend, actor and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom made a surprise visit to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss the plight of displaced children in the war-torn country. The British movie star toured war-ravaged areas, including Irpin, Demydiv, and Kyiv, before meeting with the president at the Presidential Palace. -
First Citizens Secures Acquisition of Troubled Silicon Valley Bank
First Citizens BancShares Inc. (FCNCA.O) announced on Monday its agreement to acquire the loans and deposits of the beleaguered Silicon Valley Bank, marking an end to a chapter in the crisis of confidence that has shaken global financial markets. 
First Citizens BancShares Inc. (FCNCA.O) announced on Monday its agreement to acquire the loans and deposits of the beleaguered Silicon Valley Bank, marking an end to a chapter in the crisis of confidence that has shaken global financial markets. -
Dollar Holds Steady, Yen Retreats as Global Banking Concerns Subside
On Monday, the dollar remained stable and the yen retreated from a seven-week high as investors evaluated the efforts of regulators and authorities to alleviate concerns surrounding the global banking system. The dollar index, which compares the currency against six competitors, rose 0.1% to 103.09 after gaining 0.5% on Friday due to apprehensions in the European banking sector. 
On Monday, the dollar remained stable and the yen retreated from a seven-week high as investors evaluated the efforts of regulators and authorities to alleviate concerns surrounding the global banking system. The dollar index, which compares the currency against six competitors, rose 0.1% to 103.09 after gaining 0.5% on Friday due to apprehensions in the European banking sector. -
Foxconn Founder Terry Gou Embarks on US Trip amid Speculation of Taiwan Presidential Bid
Terry Gou, billionaire founder of Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, is set to visit the United States this week for a 12-day trip, sparking speculation that he may run for Taiwan's presidency again. Gou's office described the visit as a "journey of scientific and technological economic development," during which he will speak at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think-tank. 
Terry Gou, billionaire founder of Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, is set to visit the United States this week for a 12-day trip, sparking speculation that he may run for Taiwan's presidency again. Gou's office described the visit as a "journey of scientific and technological economic development," during which he will speak at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think-tank. -
Jack Ma returns to China
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and once the richest man in China, has reappeared in public after maintaining a low profile for the past three years. The 58-year-old billionaire recently visited a school in Hangzhou. 
Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba and once the richest man in China, has reappeared in public after maintaining a low profile for the past three years. The 58-year-old billionaire recently visited a school in Hangzhou. -
First Citizens Reportedly Nearing Acquisition of Silicon Valley Bank
First Citizens BancShares Inc is said to be in advanced negotiations to purchase Silicon Valley Bank, according to an anonymous source who spoke with Reuters on Sunday. 
First Citizens BancShares Inc is said to be in advanced negotiations to purchase Silicon Valley Bank, according to an anonymous source who spoke with Reuters on Sunday. -
Israeli Political Turmoil Intensifies as Netanyahu Dismisses Defense Minister Amid Judicial Reform Dispute
The ongoing political crisis in Israel escalated on Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a critic of the government's contentious plans to reform the country's judiciary. 
The ongoing political crisis in Israel escalated on Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, a critic of the government's contentious plans to reform the country's judiciary.
